Job reference REQ00000019144 Date posted 29/10/2025 Application closing date 23/11/2025 Location Various Locations Salary £45,091 - £46,142 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Location: To be arranged
Contract: Fixed term contract to 31/03/2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen to fill a Procurement Lead post in the Commissioning and Procurement Department, with direct line management to the Service Manager - Procurement. This is are high-profile role leading and co-ordinating the procurement of services, ensuring that the Council delivers a high profile Priority Programme.
Key elements of the role will be to:
* Procurement lead for the effective delivery of goods, works or services, for the Council in the Priority Delivery Programme.
* Meeting any statutory responsibilities and ensuring achievable outcomes are realised within agreed resources.
* Work as a Business Partner, to advise and support the directorates/teams with their procurement and contract management requirements.
* Actively challenge and seek solutions to commissioning, procurement and contract management activities, across directorates, to identify opportunities for ensuring sustainable value and quality improvements.
If successful, you would work as part of a highly skilled Procurement team, to procure services, goods and works, which meet the identified needs of local residents, deliver improved outcomes, achieve value for money and support the Council Plan and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. This is a high-profile role, which will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people, both within the Council and from other agencies and key stakeholder groups.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an innovative and creative individual with skills, knowledge, and experience in procurement, who wants to make a difference. To be successful in the role you must have:
* Degree/relevant professional qualification (CIPS level 4 or above), and/or relevant experience in this field.
* Sound working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations.
* Experience in stakeholder/customer engagement.
* A successful track record in developing effective working alliances, partnerships and services in a cross-agency environment.
* Understanding and experience in applying risk management principles.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Knowledge of Social Value and Carbon Zero in Procurement.
* Good problem solving and innovative thinking.
* ICT competent.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 16th November 2025
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Bev Kent, Service Manager Procurement, Beverley.Kent@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk .
We are currently operating in-person interviews in Carlisle. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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